Qualtrics

What is it?

Qualtrics software (provided by Qualtrics) is a generalized survey service permitting the creation of survey instruments, distribution of the surveys, data storage and analysis, accessible and performed online right in your browser.

Key Features

Audio and video presentation

Simple intuitive interface for creating and editing questions

Collaborate with anyone within and outside of the college

Easily integrates with panels, databases of respondents, and can build your own panels using the survey

Who can use it?

Wooster currently maintains a site license for this software, so usage is free for current faculty, staff, and students. You can access it at http://wooster.co1.qualtrics.com with your Wooster username and password. The first time you access it, you’ll be asked to create an account.

How can I use it?

Qualtrics is user-friendly but can handle complex designs. Use this software for collecting feedback and evaluation data, creating surveys, conducting research, etc. Simple surveys can be produced in minutes.

Complex studies, involving randomization and embedded and longitudinal data, are also possible. Qualtrics offers features that similar survey engines do not. For example, a survey sharing mechanism enables collaboration, and “libraries” can store commonly used surveys, such as course evaluations.